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Framed Print : An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas)
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An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas)
BAL5872 An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 182.9x243.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23806648
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring the captivating world of 18th-century art into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints. Our premium offering showcases Joseph Wright of Derby's masterpiece, "An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump," a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting from 1768. This iconic work, available through Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, depicts a scientific experiment in progress, with a bird suspended in mid-air inside a glass globe. The intricate details, vibrant colors, and thought-provoking narrative make this a must-have addition to any art collection. Experience the beauty and depth of this National Gallery, London masterpiece in your own space with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Joseph Wright of Derby's iconic painting, "An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump" created in 1768. The artwork, rendered in oil on canvas, measures an impressive 182.9x243.9 cm and is housed at the National Gallery in London. Wright's masterpiece depicts a shocking scientific experiment taking place under the dim glow of candlelight. A group of individuals gathers around a table where a scientist conducts an unsettling demonstration involving a white cockatoo trapped inside an air pump. The scene evokes both curiosity and discomfort as viewers are confronted with themes of cruelty and experimentation. The intense atmosphere is heightened by the dramatic lighting and meticulous attention to detail that Wright employs throughout the painting. As we observe this mesmerizing composition, we become part of an enraptured audience witnessing not only scientific progress but also its ethical implications. Through this thought-provoking artwork, Wright invites us to reflect upon humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress while grappling with moral dilemmas along the way. It serves as a reminder that science can be both enlightening and disconcerting, challenging our perceptions and raising important questions about our relationship with nature. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this powerful image, allowing us to appreciate every brushstroke and nuance within Wright's work without commercial intent or use – simply celebrating fine art at its finest.
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